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If is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty the date of purchase. worn during normal use, such as rotary mower :3 ;, air cleaners and spark plug. • operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-_ shafts arld, the failure to the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179 TRAINING: • Do not use accessory attachments that • Read this operator's manual carefully. are not recommended by the manufac- Become familiar with the controls and turer. Use of such attachments may be know how to operate your mower hazardous. properly. Learn how to quickly stop • The blade turns when the engine is mower. running. • Do not allow children to use your mower. PREPARATION: Never allow adults to use mower without • Always thoroughly check the area to be proper instructions. mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, • Keep the area of operation clear of all wires, bones, and other foreign objects. persons, especially small children and These objects will be thrown by the blade pets. and can cause severe injury. • Use mower only as the manufacturer • Always wear safety glasses or eye intended and as described in this manual. shields when starting and while using • Do not operate mower if it has been your mower. dropped or damaged in any manner. • Dress properly. Do not operate mower Always have damage repaired before when barefoot or wearing open sandals. using your mower. Wear only solid shoes with good trac_tion when mowing. 2 • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before fillingthe gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. OPERATION: • Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you. --• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower. Always be sure of your footing --keep a firm hold on the handles and walk. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any gravel--covered areas. • Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it. • Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. • Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any damage before restarting and operating you mower. • Do not change the govemor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result. • Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required. • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across_e fame_f-slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions --maintain good footing. • Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices in place. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: • Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened ,.,. properly. • Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition. • Keep all safety devices in place and working. • To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine- free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil. • Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and replace wom bags. Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower. • Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. • Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an-ignition-source such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and pla...